Ballinrobe is rich in fishing lakes and rivers and affords the angler a choice of good fishing waters in lakes Corrib, Carra and Mask. It is an annual fishing destination for many anglers particularly for the May-fly season.

Ballinrobe's 18-hole championship golf course is another major attraction to the town and its elaborate fairways and man-made lakes offer an exciting challenge to the avid golfer.

Horse-racing fans can time their holiday in Ballinrobe to coincide with any of the 8 race meetings at Ballinrobe's magnificent racecourse.